Taj Mahal, Jaipur, and a Rural Camel Fair
Royal Rajasthan and Villages of India
Overview
Traditional desert tribes, camels painted with henna, airy Mughal palaces of marble and onyx—our Rajasthan adventure brings a wonderfully colorful experience of India. We’ll have sunrise and sunset visits to the Taj Mahal, a camel ride and sunset dune walk amid herders’ camps at the Pushkar or Nagaur fairs (or attend a village Holi Festival some departures), and enjoy a stay at the atmospheric Rambagh Palace—once the home of the Maharaja of Jaipur. We’ll also take a Jeep safari in search of leopards, visit the village of Rohet, with its folk ceremonies, and finish in romantic Udaipur, exploring whitewashed havelis (mansions), parks, and temples on the shores of Lake Pichola.
Arrive: Delhi, India
Depart: Delhi, India
Highlights
- Mingle among camel traders at the Pushkar or Nagaur fairs, or join our special departures timed for the colorful Holi Festival
- Explore the markets of Jaipur and Udaipur, see sunset and sunrise at the Taj Mahal
- Take a Jeep safari in search of leopards at Narlai
- Special March departure that includes India's famous Holi Festival
- Enjoy hotels that bring Rajasthan's princely heritage to life
Itinerary
We recommend arriving a day early to allow time to recover from jet lag. We are happy to arrange hotel nights (an "on your own" expense).
Accommodations
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What the Trip is Like
This trip is Level 1+, Easy. It is a comfortable, vehicle-based sightseeing trip. There are some long days of driving on rough, bumpy roads. Please remember that travel in India can be an intense experience. The essential requirements are flexibility, a sense of humor, curiosity, enthusiasm about new peoples and places, and an openness to the unexpected.
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"Exciting, amazing, insightful, historical, educational, and fun."
Abbe L.
Melbourne Beach, FL
"WOW! This was an extraordinary trip. It was meticulously planned, but allowed for many spontaneous interactions and delightful surprises. Another WT success story."
Bonnie B.
Bakersfield, CA
"I absolutely loved this trip. It was such a busy and astonishing one; every day there was at least one thing that just blew us away. The palaces and forts are remarkable, the stepwells breathtaking, and the traffic bewildering! I know people who are afraid to go to India but this trip is the one they should take. It is very comfortable but so much fun. And the food is fabulous! "
Cindy H.
Bend, OR
"The camel fair went beyond anyone's expectations. It was an incredible experience!"
Donna B.
Sacramento, CA
"It was a splendid experience all around. I did not want to come home."
Elizabeth P.
Santa Fe, NM
"Our Trip Leader shared his enthusiasm for the history and beauty, was sensitive to the needs of each individual, and had an unfailing sense of humor along with tremendous knowledge. It was a splendid experience all around. I did not want to come home!"
Elizabeth P.
Santa Fe, NM
"This trip was a magical mystery tour filled with beauty, knowledge, and a surprise around every corner."
Ginger K.
Adairsville, GA
"I can’t imagine a more successful trip than the one we just had. It was truly perfect in every way."
Jackie F.
Charleston, SC
"I loved every minute!"
John L.
Santa Fe, NM
"Spectacular trip! Food was amazing, the people were phenomenal, and the hotels were beyond perfection!"
Lisa C.
South Miami, FL
"The trip was even better than I expected."
Lynne G.
Rockville, MD
"This was possibly the best trip I have ever taken, which is saying a lot, since we have been pretty much everywhere."
Martha D.
Los Altos, CA
"A wonderful way to see Rajasthan."
Paul B.
Albany, CA
"A wonderful collection of the luxurious and the romantic!"
Peter F.
Cambria, CA
"Royal Rajasthan was fantastic, the best trip we have ever done."
Susan C.
Alamo, CA
"Great trip, great hotels (how can you not like staying in palaces), and a great itinerary with just enough down time."
William B.
Portland, OR
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